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X8 KWB

2019 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,939 mi
Last recorded46,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 Lotus Elise8,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 KWB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 46,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2026 15,764 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 43,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 43,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 11,690 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 11,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 35,136 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 25,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox. 5-6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 7,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 7,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda readings too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blade is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 16,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 2,641 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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X8 KWB is a 2019 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2019 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.1% with a typical mileage of 8,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X8 KWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 7 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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X8 KWB is a 2019 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 November 2019.

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